EarthyGoalie

I posted a thread about this a few weeks ago. I fee the exact same way, and to my surprise, many other people do as well. We are just so used to being fat, losing a bit, gaining again, losing and gaining... It takes a while for or brain to catch up, it takes more weight loss for us to feel differently. And I think that we are so used to feeling fat, being fat, that mentally, we still see that part of us. We still see the same thin in the mirror, even if you changed sizes. I still feel that way too, but just slightly less fat. Lol. Before and after pics are the best in that case. Just hold on, I'm sure the feeling will eventually decrease. :-)

Thanks for replying :-) I do have insulin resistance. I'm trying to keep my carbs down. One problem I find I'm having is eating "real food". I have been eating cheese, Protein bars, Protein shake, Greek yogurt, etc... As far as having real meals, like poultry, seafood, veggies, etc..., I don't know what it is, I guess it's easier for me to do what's easier... :-/

Omg, I thought I was the only one. I had a list of people I look forward to seeing once I lose more weight. People who have commented the same exact way about my weight, my dieting, and all that! I just can't wait, hehe *evil laugh*

I've lost a human leg!

Woohoo!!!! Today I step on the scale..... And bam! 199.6!!! I'm so happy!!! Onederlandddddddd

Where did your stretch marks go? They look like they *poof* disappeared! Mine are the same as before pic, just a bit worse :-(

Lol, I second that!!! Where did they go? My stretch marks are the same, just a little bit worse!!! It seems like yours disappeared!

I was just curious, for those of you who use myfitnesspal, what are you averaging at weekly and how far postop are u? I'm surprised I'm averaging at 600 a day right now. This week, I had: Fat: 114g Carbs: 280g Sugars: 103g Protein: 269g

Thanks!!! And congrats to you on reaching Onederland! :-) Nice penguin pjs by the way, no need to excuse haha

Thank you all!!! :-)

This morning, I stepped on the scale, and looked. The scale slowly went up from 0 to 190, 195, 197, 198, and it got slower an slower, and said 199.8. My heart started racing, and in a split second, the scale stopped at 200.0. I was sooooo close!!! I have never been this close to Onederland in years!!!! But I don't feel bummed out because it stopped at 200.0, instead, I feel so excited, and happy, and motivated, and alive! Lol. I love my sleeve! Even though it has been SO hard for me, being a food addict, every day that I get trough it, is an amazing achievement to me, and I'm grateful o have ha the courage to go through with the surgery and this new way of life. Very soon, this 200.0 will be history and I will be under 200 once again :-) and this time, I pray it's for good!

Hey there! I was sleeved just one day after you, on Sept 27th! Things are starting to get better for me too. I noticed that drinking fluids have gotten SO much better, I barely even think that I'm "sipping". It used to be so painful. I'm also not getting enough Water nor Protein. I'm averaging at about 500 calories a day now, and having about 30 to 40 ounces of water (ugh, it's hard!). As for protein, I'm getting about 40 to 50 grams of protein a day... But I was told to work my way up to between 60 to 100 grams a day. But when I saw my doctor, he told me to just keep focusing on water intake and to have whatever I can as far as protein, and not beat myself up too much. As far as physically, I'm doing BAD with exercising. I haven't walked enough, let alone exercising. My days haven't been sedentary as much as before, but it's still very bad for what I'm supposed to be doing. I haven't walked a mile yet! I'm ashamed and upset at myself for that Other than that, my scars are still super pink, but completely closed up! Yay. I haven't gotten any pain around my abdomen for about 2 weeks, except for YESTERDAY, when I had this horrible sharp pain around the biggest incision, that kinda felt like gas, but it went away after a little while, so I suppose it was nothing serious. What about you?

I believe that puts at 52% loss zenandnow! If I'm correct lol :-) just thought I'd help GG out with all this math she's been doing for us lol.

Yup, me too. Started counting from pre-op liquid diet, which started one week from surgery.

Haha, that's a good point :-)

I'm also averaging at about 500 calories a day. I'm a little over 6 weeks post op. my doc also said to worry more about getting enough Water in and secondly about getting protein.

Haha, I thought it was just me. I'm 6weeks post op and I'm still freezing. I'm cold everywhere, all the time. I have to have a jacket or sweater everywhere with me, even in the house. Lol. I guess it's the calorie deficit we are having.

Aw I'm sorry you aren't losing as fast. But to be fair, I didn't lose 38lbs since surgery. I lost 23. It's just that I had a one week pre op diet and lost 15lbs that week before surgery. But I always just count the total amount of weight I lost for the procedure, one week pre op and post. Which total to 38lbs. So truthfully, it seems that we lose at about the same pace. Hang in there. We'll be fine.

By the way, VERY smart way of approaching this weight loss thing!!!

Laura-ven, I have an even 100lbs to lose also... SW 240 CW 202 GW 140 So I guess that makes 38% loss? I'm 6 weeks out. Now I'd like to know the average % of loss in certain stages (after how long). :-)

Wow, congratulations!! You look amazing! I also started with 100lbs to lose. I keep thinking I won't lose all the weight :-( even now... I'm surprised whenever I lose any weight. I know I should be more positive but I can't help just thinking that there'll come a day, not too far from now, when I'll just stop losing... * sigh * It is always an inspiration to see success like yours!

Happy Birthday!!! Why don't you treat yourself in other ways? Get a mani/pedi, a massage, go shopping for some jewelry (what I did for years since I didn't want to buy clothes to put on this fat body), or buy one thing that is the size you realistically see yourself becoming by your next birthday so you can wear it then :-). If you are anything like me and many other people on here, the most important celebration out of everything I just said is STILL the food. I know :-/ it is hard... but remind yourself the reason why you are doing this surgery and it is a major one! you don't want to get a leak, and complications, and extended hospital stay just because of some chops and fajitas. However, being the devil's advocate here, I only did one week of pre-op liquid diet, and you do have a week left before surgery. But I wouldn't do anything your own doctor advised against. Seriously.

I'm officially no longer in a stall and lost an extra 5 lbs in just a few days! Wohoo! :-) Hope I keep losing...

I did. And truly, it does taste like the nacho cheese sauce you would get at a movie theater. I don't taste the protein, but one thing I thought is that it is VERY salty (I don't know if that's because I've been staying away from high sodium foods lately...). I had it with crackers, but if it is mixed in a pasta or something else, I imagine the salt would not be so obvious to me... but all in all, for a protein snack, it is GOOD :-) I feel like I'm cheating on my diet when I taste it lol.

Wow, "gettinmeback", you look great! Congrats!! I was 240 too... how much do you weigh now?